SCCHM3003 Food Chemistry
This unit focusses on the function, reactions, interactions and effect of processing on food components, primarily focussing on water, carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. There is a major focus on how food composition influences food quality. The composition and nutritional aspects of minerals in foods; stability and analysis of vitamins in food and chemistry of food toxicants and contaminants are also covered.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,164
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
